New York Yankees RP Preston Claiborne (shoulder) was activated from the minor league disabled list for Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre. According to reports, he looked strong during his rehab assignment and could be promoted to the majors next month.

The New York Yankees have placed P Bruce Billings (forearm) on the 15-day disabled list because of a strained right forearm. The move is retoractive to Saturday, April 26. In a corresponding move, the team recalled RP Preston Claiborne from Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre.